Formula 1 heads to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve this weekend for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, which includes a Sprint race for the third time this season. According to Environment Canada forecasts as of May 20, 2026, Friday practice and qualifying are expected to be dry with highs near 24°C. Saturday's Sprint and qualifying for the main race may see increasing cloud cover but no significant precipitation.
For Sunday's Grand Prix, there is a 40% chance of showers, with temperatures around 22°C. Winds are expected to be light, from the southwest at 10-15 km/h. The probability of rain increases in the late afternoon, which could affect the latter part of the race.
Teams and drivers should prepare for potentially changing conditions, as the circuit's location on Île Notre-Dame can lead to localized weather patterns. The 2026 season has seen mixed weather at previous races, and this weekend could add another variable to the championship battle.
